Utah
Snakes in Tooele County
13 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Tooele County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Western RattlesnakeCrotalus oreganusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Tooele County
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Striped Whipsnake
Masticophis taeniatus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Rattlesnake
Crotalus oreganus
Venomous
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Harmless
Western Milksnake
Lampropeltis gentilis
Harmless
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
Desert Nightsnake
Hypsiglena chlorophaea
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Arizona Mountain Kingsnake
Lampropeltis pyromelana
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Tooele County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Tooele County, Utah?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Tooele County, Utah, including Western Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Tooele County, Utah, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Tooele County, Utah?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Tooele County, Utah, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Tooele County, Utah?
- The Gopher Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Tooele County, Utah, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Tooele County, Utah?
- Keep your distance and do not try to catch or kill it. Most bites happen when people handle or corner a snake. If someone is bitten, contact local emergency services or poison control immediately.